VitalTalks brings together leading voices from diverse fields to discuss today’s most pressing public health challenges.
Countering Criminalization with Public Health Vision
Across the United States, the compounding crises of homelessness, drug overdose and
mental illness are more visible than ever. These crises are overwhelming our communities
and raising widespread concerns about public safety and disorder.Join public health experts and advocates for this essential discussion, where we’ll examine
the forces fueling opposition to harm reduction strategies to mitigate homelessness, drug overdose and mental illness and how we can reframe the narrative to build a healthier, more
compassionate future.
mental illness are more visible than ever. These crises are overwhelming our communities
and raising widespread concerns about public safety and disorder.Join public health experts and advocates for this essential discussion, where we’ll examine
the forces fueling opposition to harm reduction strategies to mitigate homelessness, drug overdose and mental illness and how we can reframe the narrative to build a healthier, more
compassionate future.
Recent Speakers
VitalTalks Live brings together leading voices from around the world—people who are shaping the future of public health.
Dr. Phil Gardiner
Co-Chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council
Mamka Anyona
Policy and Strategy Lead for the Health4Life Fund
Grace Chiang Nicolette
Vice President of Programming and External Relations, Center for Effective Philanthropy
Our Reach
VitalTalks audience includes public health experts, activists, thought leaders, policymakers, advocates, and funders.
2,000+
People joined 2022 Vitaltalks Live season
3,000+
Listeners tuned into our podcast across all platforms
21.6m
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Countering Corporate Influence
How can laws be used to improve public health, particularly in relation to tobacco control and food systems?
How Mexico Stood Up to Big Soda and What Latin America Is Doing in the Fight Against Obesity
Health Equity
Noncommunicable Diseases & Injuries
